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Originally Posted by Mals-JK
I'll step it up a notch! I actually think we should be able to buy Hand Guns, say in the case of violent home invasions, why cant we protect ourselves instead of having to dial 000 and wait n hope the cops arrive in time! if its life threatening id like to have the full backing of the law to defend my home and family.
You all are saying we can own a gun if we give good reason, well one reason i know we will never be given rights to a gun if we state its for "home protection", saying that in USA they give you want you need, but it's a dirty word if you say it in AUS.
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To be perfectly honest I cannot in good consious agree with this.
I am a weapons engineer. I served for 9 years as a weapons specialist and bomb disposal in the RAF and the one thing I can state is that if you don't have the training AND experience to using a firearm in a CQB (close quarter battle) situation you are more dangerous to yourself and your family.
And to be perfectly honest if you have THAT kind of experience then you don't NEED a firearm to defend yourself or your family in your home.
When I came to australia I had friends in the Federal police that were trying to recruit me because of my past experiences etc and they were talking about being armed and all that. But I really do believe that the firearms are a tool for killing. Nothing more, nothing less. To own a firearm you are basically stating that I am going to try and kill somthing. Wether that be an animal or person makes the difference.
I am passionate about firearms. They are something I enjoy a great deal however since moving to a civilian lifestyle I cannot hoestly justify having a gun other than me just wanting to pull the trigger now and again. For that I just go to a range or a friends property.
Stating the 'home defence' excuse for a firearm is basically stating that I WILL try to kill whoever comes into my home.